The <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/stevens.htm" target="_blank">Shakin Stevens House</a> is green -- both in color and also in its sustainability strategies. Designed by <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/" target="_blank">Matt Gibson Architecture + Design</a>, the modern home renovation included adding a series of cubic volumes onto a Victorian home in the Middle Park neighborhood of Melbourne. With bright white interiors and lime green accents, sliding doors that open to the outdoors, solar passive design and eco-friendly landscaping, this home embraces its greenness with fervor.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

The owners of the <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/stevens.htm" target="_blank">Shakin Stevens House</a> wanted to be connected with "green" space and increase the amenities of the home without increasing the floor space too much.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

Like many renovations in Melbourne, the front of the Victorian home remains largely the same but a strikingly modern volume is added onto the back.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

The front of the Victorian home features a lime green door.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

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The owners of the <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/stevens.htm" target="_blank">Shakin Stevens House</a> wanted to be connected with "green" space and increase the amenities of the home without increasing the floor space too much. Like many renovations in Melbourne, the front of the Victorian home remains largely the same but a strikingly modern volume is added onto the back. <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/" target="_blank">Matt Gibson Architecture + Design</a> built a series of three cubic volumes in the back yard to provide space for a new kitchen, dining and living spaces as well as an improved back yard....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/the-shakin-stevens-house-is-a-modern-renovation-that-embraces-green-design-in-melbourne/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

<a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/" target="_blank">Matt Gibson Architecture + Design</a> built a series of three cubic volumes in the back yard to provide space for a new kitchen, dining and living spaces as well as an improved back yard.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

The bright white interiors bounce light around the space, while sliding glass doors open up to connect directly with the garden.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

Lime green is used as an accent in the furnishings, cabinetry, decor even down to the green Kitchen Aid mixer.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

As part of their connection with their garden and nature, the owners also sought to incorporate as many ESD strategies into the home.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

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The owners of the <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/stevens.htm" target="_blank">Shakin Stevens House</a> wanted to be connected with "green" space and increase the amenities of the home without increasing the floor space too much. Like many renovations in Melbourne, the front of the Victorian home remains largely the same but a strikingly modern volume is added onto the back. <a href="http://mattgibson.com.au/" target="_blank">Matt Gibson Architecture + Design</a> built a series of three cubic volumes in the back yard to provide space for a new kitchen, dining and living spaces as well as an improved back yard....<br><br><a href='http://inhabitat.com/the-shakin-stevens-house-is-a-modern-renovation-that-embraces-green-design-in-melbourne/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

Starting with the new addition's orientation, window placement and shading, the sun is exploited for passive heating and cooling.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

The envelope features a high level of insulation as well as exposed thermal mass and low embodied energy construction techniques &amp; materials.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

Recycled and reclaimed materials like recycled timber flooring/decking, which was beyond the renovation of the existing Victorian home.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

Rainwater is collected and stored in two water tanks, which works in conjunction with grey water recycling for irrigation.

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Shakin Stevens House-Matt Gibson Architecture Design

The Shakin Stevens House is green -- both in color and also in its sustainability strategies. Designed by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, the modern home renovation included adding a series of cubic volumes onto a Victorian home in the Middle Park neighborhood of Melbourne. With bright white interiors and lime green accents, sliding doors that open to the outdoors, solar passive design and eco-friendly landscaping, this home embraces its greenness with fervor.